The 2026 Joe's Pub Annual Gala
JOE'S PUB ANNUAL GALA
Join us for a fabulous evening of standout performances honoring the vast career of 2025-2026 Joe's Pub Vanguard Artist Justin Vivian Bond, cabaret trailblazer and MacArthur "Genius", whose presence has shaped the cultural heartbeat of our venue for more than two decades.
The evening will consist of a seated dinner with performances throughout. Seating at the dinner and performance will be determined based on giving level. For questions or to make a reservation, contact events@publictheater.org or purchase tickets directly below.
CO-CHAIRS: Brown Bartholomew and James Garnett
BENEFIT COMMITEE:
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Proceeds from this event support Joe’s Pub and The Public Theater's year-round programming and activities, including career development programs like the Joe’s Pub Working Group and the New York Voices artist commissioning initiative. Please note that donor-advised funds (DAF) cannot be used as payment — either partially or wholly — for any Gala tickets, tables, or auction items that confer goods and/or benefits with substantial value. However, you may still support our event through a DAF by making a fully deductible contribution.
**We cannot guarantee more than two tickets sat together in Joe’s Pub. Table purchases are the only way to guarantee 4 seats
together. Seating is based on ticket-level purchased.
Donations and purchase of tickets are final and non-refundable.
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A gift of any amount will further the mission of The Public and support artists at all stages of their career.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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*Purchases at the $350 ticket level and above made before Monday, February 23 may be acknowledged digitally.
